1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1970Naggi · 02-01-2011, 05:48 PM

At long last, it is time to begin my build project. I purchased Naggi (the 1970 K-10 pickup) a little over a year ago. Mechanically, the truck had been severly abused but the body was in tact. Being an Arizona truck, the truck did not have any rust on it so I knew I had a good base to work with for this project.

I sold my new (2008) Silverado in order to rid myself of those nightmarish truck payment to save for this build. I rebuilt the warn out V8 that was in it just well enough to get me to and from work. The last year has truly felt like a prison as I have had no reliable transportation to enjoy but the goal was to save for this build.

I have the 6.0 LQ4 and 4L80E that I robbed from a 2005 Chevy 3500. I also picked up a NP241 transfer case out of 92 Blazer that has the passenger side drop and VSS already in it. Word to the wise, make sure you get the 32 spline input shaft on that T-case if you are mounting to the 4L80E. ahhh, life's little lessons... the powertrain currently has 90,000 miles on it, but I did get to drive the truck it came out of prior to pulling the powertrain and it should have plenty of life remaining.

I will also be converting the truck over to 4 wheel disc brakes (so I can stop all that power) and relocating the fuel system under the bed. On the inside of the truck, I have decided to move the shifter from the column and have purchased a Lokar floor shifter with the LED indicator. I think this will add a fun and nostalgic look to the interior. I purchased a tilt column with the cruise lever and a beautiful new half wrap billet wheel. The drivers information center is completely new with Autometer gauges and the necessary LEDs for turn signal, high beam, and check engine lights.

There are a few other things I am working on with the interior and will keep this post up-to-date as I'm able. The motor swap will commence this week beginning with the removal of the existing powertrain. Pictures to come...

Enjoy,

jasonhall · 02-01-2011, 06:05 PM

Sounds like fun!

mcbassin · 02-01-2011, 06:26 PM

Sounds like an awesome project. Subscribed, now I need to see some pictures!

67chevylongbed · 02-01-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sounds like an awesome project. Subscribed, now I need to see some pictures!

Yes, we need pics!

usmcchevy · 02-01-2011, 09:45 PM

Welcome! and subscribing. Did I mention we like pictures?

drewskiren · 02-02-2011, 12:52 AM

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1970Naggi · 02-04-2011, 04:11 AM

I apologize guys, I will get some pictures up this weekend. I have been spending all of my time working on the truck getting her ready for the swap. Thanks for taking an interest in my project.

Kevin
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1970Naggi · 02-07-2011, 08:34 PM

Here are some pictures of the old motor coming out.

1970Naggi · 02-07-2011, 08:42 PM

Pictures of the under side of the truck.

1970Naggi · 02-07-2011, 08:50 PM

Picked up the LQ4 motor, 4L80E transmission, and NP241 transfer case. I realized after the fact, during a test fit, that there is a 27 spline and 32 spline input shaft on that transfer case. I will have to replace the current 27 spline with the 32 spline before I install.

1970Naggi · 02-07-2011, 08:57 PM

Here are some pics before I tore the interior out.

mcbassin · 02-07-2011, 11:23 PM

Hey, thanks for adding the pics looks like you are well under way with this project. Keep the pictures coming.

1970Naggi · 04-05-2011, 07:59 PM

I apologize for the delay in posting. I have been waiting on parts to come in. I have everything in place (with the exception of the transfer case. Thought I had a passenger side drop, but I have a driver's side drop. Parts guy is going to get that fixed.) The harness and computer are back from fab. The new headers are in and installed as you can see in the picture. The fuel tank is in. The new A/C system is in. The cross members for the motor and transmission have been installed. This picture is a test fit of the motor, trans, and headers. Everything fits with just enough clearance to keep me and the fabricator happy. We are an all systems go for launch! This project should start to move forward now!

msgross · 04-05-2011, 08:46 PM

neat build, do you have to replace the main crossmember?

mcbassin · 04-05-2011, 09:37 PM

Oh yeah! That's what I'm talking about!

vk_chevy · 04-06-2011, 12:49 AM

when you get a chance, please post detailed pics of the engine crossmember, thanks

02-01-2011, 05:48 PM	#1
1970Naggi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 15	1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap At long last, it is time to begin my build project. I purchased Naggi (the 1970 K-10 pickup) a little over a year ago. Mechanically, the truck had been severly abused but the body was in tact. Being an Arizona truck, the truck did not have any rust on it so I knew I had a good base to work with for this project. I sold my new (2008) Silverado in order to rid myself of those nightmarish truck payment to save for this build. I rebuilt the warn out V8 that was in it just well enough to get me to and from work. The last year has truly felt like a prison as I have had no reliable transportation to enjoy but the goal was to save for this build. I have the 6.0 LQ4 and 4L80E that I robbed from a 2005 Chevy 3500. I also picked up a NP241 transfer case out of 92 Blazer that has the passenger side drop and VSS already in it. Word to the wise, make sure you get the 32 spline input shaft on that T-case if you are mounting to the 4L80E. ahhh, life's little lessons... the powertrain currently has 90,000 miles on it, but I did get to drive the truck it came out of prior to pulling the powertrain and it should have plenty of life remaining. I will also be converting the truck over to 4 wheel disc brakes (so I can stop all that power) and relocating the fuel system under the bed. On the inside of the truck, I have decided to move the shifter from the column and have purchased a Lokar floor shifter with the LED indicator. I think this will add a fun and nostalgic look to the interior. I purchased a tilt column with the cruise lever and a beautiful new half wrap billet wheel. The drivers information center is completely new with Autometer gauges and the necessary LEDs for turn signal, high beam, and check engine lights. There are a few other things I am working on with the interior and will keep this post up-to-date as I'm able. The motor swap will commence this week beginning with the removal of the existing powertrain. Pictures to come... Enjoy,

02-01-2011, 06:05 PM	#2
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap Sounds like fun!

02-01-2011, 06:26 PM	#3
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap Sounds like an awesome project. Subscribed, now I need to see some pictures! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-01-2011, 09:45 PM	#5
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap Welcome! and subscribing. Did I mention we like pictures? __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index Last edited by usmcchevy; 02-01-2011 at 09:46 PM.

02-02-2011, 12:52 AM	#6
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap .. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-04-2011, 04:11 AM	#7
1970Naggi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 15	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap I apologize guys, I will get some pictures up this weekend. I have been spending all of my time working on the truck getting her ready for the swap. Thanks for taking an interest in my project. Kevin Posted via Mobile Device

02-07-2011, 08:34 PM	#8
1970Naggi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 15	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap Here are some pictures of the old motor coming out. Attached Images

02-07-2011, 08:42 PM	#9
1970Naggi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 15	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap Pictures of the under side of the truck. Attached Images

02-07-2011, 08:50 PM	#10
1970Naggi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 15	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap Picked up the LQ4 motor, 4L80E transmission, and NP241 transfer case. I realized after the fact, during a test fit, that there is a 27 spline and 32 spline input shaft on that transfer case. I will have to replace the current 27 spline with the 32 spline before I install. Attached Images

02-07-2011, 08:57 PM	#11
1970Naggi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 15	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap Here are some pics before I tore the interior out. Attached Images

02-07-2011, 11:23 PM	#12
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap Hey, thanks for adding the pics looks like you are well under way with this project. Keep the pictures coming. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-05-2011, 07:59 PM	#13
1970Naggi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 15	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap I apologize for the delay in posting. I have been waiting on parts to come in. I have everything in place (with the exception of the transfer case. Thought I had a passenger side drop, but I have a driver's side drop. Parts guy is going to get that fixed.) The harness and computer are back from fab. The new headers are in and installed as you can see in the picture. The fuel tank is in. The new A/C system is in. The cross members for the motor and transmission have been installed. This picture is a test fit of the motor, trans, and headers. Everything fits with just enough clearance to keep me and the fabricator happy. We are an all systems go for launch! This project should start to move forward now! Attached Images

04-05-2011, 08:46 PM	#14
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap neat build, do you have to replace the main crossmember? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

04-05-2011, 09:37 PM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap Oh yeah! That's what I'm talking about! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-06-2011, 12:49 AM	#16
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	Re: 1970 K-10 SWB LQ4 Motor Swap when you get a chance, please post detailed pics of the engine crossmember, thanks __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII



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